Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ACA 6: Yakovenko vs Spliffs
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Yakovenko misses with a straight left.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown but Spliffs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spliffs connects with a solid leg kick.
Spliffs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spliffs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yakovenko looks to land a body kick but Spliffs moved away.
Spliffs scores with a hook to the body. Yakovenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spliffs with a jab.
Spliffs swings for the body but Yakovenko moves out of range.
Spliffs connects with a leg kick.
Spliffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yakovenko.
Yakovenko thinks about countering with a head kick.
Spliffs scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spliffs! But no joy.
Yakovenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spliffs.
Spliffs jabs at Yakovenko's body.
Spliffs throws a looping overhand right but Yakovenko ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Yakovenko tries for a takedown but Spliffs circles away easily
and Spliffs counters with a stiff right hand.
Yakovenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffs moves away.
Spliffs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spliffs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spliffs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yakovenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Yakovenko is rocked!
Spliffs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Yakovenko falls backwards - clearly groggy! Spliffs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Spliffs!
During a confident post fight interview, Roland Spliffs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ACA 3: Stephenson vs Fast
Date: Nov 27, 2020

#R1#
Inoue shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yakovenko as he avoids it easily.
Yakovenko circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Yakovenko moves into the clinch.
Yakovenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Inoue tries to score a body lock takedown but Yakovenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Inoue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobuhito Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inoue dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Inoue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Inoue goes for a takedown attempt but Yakovenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Inoue is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yakovenko.
Yakovenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Inoue. Inoue gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Yakovenko closes the distance and pushes Inoue back into the cage.#T1##BC2#
Yakovenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yakovenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Inoue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Inoue dives in and grabs Yakovenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yakovenko pushes down on Inoue's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Yakovenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yakovenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inoue moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Inoue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yakovenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Inoue looks for a takedown but Yakovenko sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yakovenko.
Yakovenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yakovenko looks for the body kick but Inoue saw that one coming. #T2#
Yakovenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inoue shoots in and drives through. Yakovenko sprawls well.
Inoue moves in looking to clinch but Yakovenko pushes him off.
Inoue fails with a takedown attempt.
Yakovenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yakovenko darts in looking for a takedown but Inoue gets double underhooks and turns Yakovenko into the cage.
Inoue shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yakovenko as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Inoue forces Yakovenko back against the cage and clinches.
Yakovenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Inoue is defending well.
Inoue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yakovenko walks away with a smile on his face. Inoue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Yakovenko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Inoue counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yakovenko's knee momentarily.
Inoue throws a sloppy head kick
and Yakovenko counters with a left and a right that stings Inoue.
Yakovenko misses with a takedown attempt - Inoue sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Inoue does no damage.
Inoue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yakovenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Inoue is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Yakovenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Yakovenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4##BC#
Inoue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakovenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Inoue really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Yakovenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Inoue tries to sprawl out of it but Yakovenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inoue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inoue shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakovenko pinned against the cage. Yakovenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Inoue tries to keep at a distance but Yakovenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mykhailo Yakovenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Inoue tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yakovenko counters with a three punch combo that has Inoue backing up. Inoue nods at Yakovenko to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Inoue moves into the clinch.
Yakovenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Inoue after a bit of a struggle.
Yakovenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Inoue just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yakovenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nobuhito Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mykhailo Yakovenko.#TD2#
Yakovenko successfully pulls guard.
Inoue looking to sit in guard and control but Yakovenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Inoue manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Yakovenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovenko looking to throw knees to the head but Inoue is blocking nicely. #T1#
Yakovenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Inoue pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Inoue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Inoue stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Inoue stalling in the clinch.
Inoue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yakovenko smiles and moves away.
Inoue shoots in and drives through. Yakovenko sprawls well.
Inoue tries for a takedown but Yakovenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Inoue moves into the clinch.
Yakovenko tries to pull guard but Inoue holds him up against the cage and eventually Yakovenko drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Inoue manages to break the clinch.
Inoue shoots in for a takedown but Yakovenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2##CL2#
Yakovenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Yakovenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yakovenko jumps guard but Inoue stands there with Yakovenko around his waist. Yakovenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yakovenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inoue controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Yakovenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Inoue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yakovenko but Yakovenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Inoue throws a body punch but Yakovenko moves out of range. #T3#
Yakovenko shoots in and drives through. Inoue sprawls well.
Inoue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakovenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inoue defends it nicely.
Yakovenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Inoue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inoue misses with a two punch combination.
Yakovenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Inoue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yakovenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Yakovenko tries to pull guard but Inoue won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Inoue with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4##BC#
Inoue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yakovenko.
Inoue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mykhailo Yakovenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovenko drops his hands momentarily and Inoue takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Inoue throws a sloppy head kick and Yakovenko moves out of range easily.
Inoue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inoue wants it to stay on the feet.
Yakovenko fails with the takedown
and Inoue counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yakovenko thinking.
Yakovenko is breathing heavily.
Inoue tries to clinch up but Yakovenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Nobuhito Inoue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovenko darts in looking for a takedown but Inoue gets double underhooks and turns Yakovenko into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nobuhito Inoue dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yakovenko throws a head kick that misses.
Inoue fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yakovenko misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Inoue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yakovenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Yakovenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Inoue dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Inoue is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yakovenko to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue stalling.
Inoue dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Inoue is trying to pull guard but Yakovenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobuhito Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Inoue wants to take the fight to the mat but Yakovenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Yakovenko manages to pull guard.
Inoue wants to pass the guard but Yakovenko is keeping the position.#ES2#
Yakovenko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Inoue presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Inoue is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Yakovenko pulls Inoue into guard.
Yakovenko wants to stand up but Inoue is controlling him.
Inoue trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yakovenko's guard.#T2#
Yakovenko is trying to control the position but Inoue postures up.
Inoue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Inoue tries to free his leg and advance position but Yakovenko is retaining full guard.
Yakovenko trying to keep a closed guard but Inoue is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yakovenko moves out of range as Inoue throws a body kick.
Yakovenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Inoue tries to avoid it but Yakovenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Inoue to the ground. Inoue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yakovenko swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Inoue moves into the clinch.
Yakovenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yakovenko misses with a body punch. #T3#
Yakovenko is working for takedown but Inoue is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Inoue breaks from the clinch.
Inoue goes for a double leg but Yakovenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yakovenko continues to drive forward.
Inoue changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yakovenko tries to avoid it but Inoue manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yakovenko to the ground. Yakovenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Inoue shoots in and drives through. Yakovenko sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Inoue. No joy for Yakovenko on that attempt.
Yakovenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yakovenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Inoue shoots for a takedown but Yakovenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inoue throws a sloppy head kick and Yakovenko moves out of range easily.
And Yakovenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Inoue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Inoue doesn't manage to clinch there - Yakovenko circles away. #T4#
Yakovenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Inoue wants to clinch up but Yakovenko keeps it at a distance.
Inoue wants to clinch up but Yakovenko keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yakovenko.
Inoue tries to clinch but Yakovenko moves out of range. #CL#
Inoue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inoue lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Inoue manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yakovenko looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nobuhito Inoue.
I think Inoue has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mykhailo Yakovenko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Yamamoto backs off Yakovenko throws a huge counter combo but Yamamoto manages to avoid it all.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Yakovenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yakovenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Yakovenko drives through with a takedown into Yamamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yamamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yakovenko throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely.
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Yakovenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Yakovenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yakovenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Yakovenko stands and steps away. Yamamoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yamamoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yakovenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by Yamamoto as he checks the leg kick.
Yakovenko misses with a two punch combination.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakovenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yakovenko avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Yakovenko clinches with his opponent.
Yamamoto tries to break the clinch but Yakovenko is controlling the position.
Yakovenko is pressed up against the cage. Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yakovenko down to the mat. Yakovenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Yakovenko pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Yakovenko stalling in the clinch.
Yakovenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yakovenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yakovenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Yakovenko gets control of Yamamoto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yakovenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yamamoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yakovenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##ES2#
Yakovenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Yakovenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yakovenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yakovenko eats them both and turns towards Yamamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yamamoto has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid body kick from Yamamoto.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Yakovenko darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Yakovenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamamoto drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Yakovenko.
Yakovenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yamamoto dives in and grabs Yakovenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yakovenko pushes down on Yamamoto's head and hops out.#CL2#
Yakovenko clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto wants to take the fight to the mat but Yakovenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yamamoto prevents Yakovenko from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mykhailo Yakovenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yamamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yakovenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Yakovenko is having none of it.
Goro Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but Yakovenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yakovenko is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Yamamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yamamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yakovenko smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yamamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Yakovenko, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yamamoto misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Yakovenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yamamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but Yakovenko has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Yakovenko gets control of Yamamoto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yakovenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yakovenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yamamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Yakovenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Yakovenko has a closed guard, preventing Yamamoto from standing up. #ES2#
Yakovenko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Yamamoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Yakovenko won't allow it.
Yamamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yakovenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamamoto after a bit of a struggle.
Yakovenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yakovenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yakovenko looking for a takedown. #T3#
Yamamoto wants to break free but Yakovenko has control.
Yamamoto working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Yakovenko's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Yakovenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yakovenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Yakovenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yakovenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Mykhailo Yakovenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Yakovenko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Yakovenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yakovenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yakovenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yakovenko pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Yakovenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mykhailo Yakovenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Yakovenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakovenko looking for a takedown.
Yamamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yakovenko misses with a knee to the head.
Yakovenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yamamoto is defending well.#TD2#
Yakovenko decides to pull guard.
Yamamoto passes Yakovenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto wants to take a breather but Yakovenko is having none of it.
Yakovenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yakovenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yamamoto trying to control but Yakovenko is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Yakovenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto stands and throws Yakovenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yamamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yakovenko on the ground.
Yakovenko controls the position for a moment.
Yakovenko can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yakovenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yamamoto is looking to stall here but Yakovenko recovers full guard.
Yakovenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yakovenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yakovenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Yakovenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yakovenko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yamamoto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face as Yakovenko controls the position.
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Yakovenko stands up and beckons Yamamoto to his feet.
Yamamoto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yakovenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yakovenko somewhat.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Yakovenko avoids it well and moves away.
Goro Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mykhailo Yakovenko.#T4#
Yakovenko tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Yakovenko forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Yakovenko can't break the clinch.
Yakovenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yakovenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto tries to circle away but Yakovenko has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yakovenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yamamoto is pressed up against the cage. Yakovenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamamoto down to the mat. Yamamoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goro Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mykhailo Yakovenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mykhailo Yakovenko.
I've got Yakovenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mykhailo Yakovenko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yakovenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Shimizu scores with a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Yakovenko. No joy for Shimizu on that attempt.
Yakovenko scores with a jab to the body.
Yakovenko throws a low kick but Shimizu avoids it.
Yakovenko sets himself, and Shimizu steps forward looking for the clinch! Yakovenko avoids it this time.
Shimizu shoots in and drives through. Yakovenko sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Yakovenko with that takedown attempt.
Shimizu thuds his shin into the meat of Yakovenko's side.#T1#
Shimizu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakovenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Shimizu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mykhailo Yakovenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Shimizu shoots for a double leg takedown but Yakovenko sprawls well. He's pushed Shimizu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shimizu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yakovenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shimizu stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakovenko. Yakovenko gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Yakovenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimizu, pushing him back against the cage.
Yakovenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shimizu misses with a knee strike.
Yakovenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2##TD#
Yakovenko jumps guard.
Yakovenko looking to control.
Shimizu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shimizu preventing the sweep.
Yakovenko is trying to keep Shimizu in close.
Shimizu is looking to advance position but Yakovenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Yakovenko unloads with some shots from mount but Shimizu bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Yakovenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yakovenko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Yakovenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shimizu is trying to reverse the position but instead Yakovenko has taken his back - oops!
Yakovenko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shimizu is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4##SUB#
Yakovenko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shimizu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shimizu wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Shimizu is squirming around, avoiding Yakovenko's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakovenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mykhailo Yakovenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shimizu fails to land the takedown.
Shimizu tries for a takedown but Yakovenko circles away easily#CL#
and Yakovenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shimizu is trying to break free.
Shimizu has Yakovenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yakovenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mykhailo Yakovenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Shimizu looking to slow down the pace here.
Shimizu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yakovenko to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu prevents the takedown attempt.
Yakovenko has Shimizu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shimizu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shimizu is trying to break the clinch but Yakovenko is controlling him.
Shimizu is trying to maintain a safe position but Yakovenko gets an underhook and turns Shimizu into the cage.
Shimizu wants to get back to striking at distance but Yakovenko won't allow it. #T1#
Shimizu is trying to break the clinch but Yakovenko is controlling him.
Shimizu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yakovenko to keep the fight standing.
Shimizu goes for a takedown attempt but Yakovenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yakovenko throws a looping overhand right but Shimizu ducks down to avoid it.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown but Yakovenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yakovenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yakovenko shoots in and drives through. Shimizu sprawls well.
Shimizu throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Yakovenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but Yakovenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##TD#
Yakovenko pulls guard.
Yakovenko has his hands on Shimizu's head, controlling the position.
Shimizu stays in close to Yakovenko's body and controls the position.
Yakovenko controls Shimizu momentarily but Shimizu frees himself.
Shimizu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Yakovenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimizu defends it easily.
Shimizu wants to control from the top but Yakovenko keeps moving. #T3#
Shimizu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shimizu preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Yakovenko moves into range and clinches up with Shimizu.#TD#
Yakovenko pulls guard successfully. #T4#
Yakovenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yakovenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shimizu is looking to improve his position.
Mykhailo Yakovenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yakovenko moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to bench press Yakovenko off him but Yakovenko keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimizu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mykhailo Yakovenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Yakovenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakovenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yakovenko.
Shimizu tries to clinch there but Yakovenko circles away. #CL#
Yakovenko has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Yakovenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown but Shimizu shows good takedown defense.
Shimizu scores with a three punch combo!
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakovenko sprawls well. Yakovenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shimizu gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko looks for a takedown but Shimizu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mykhailo Yakovenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shimizu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yakovenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakovenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yakovenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yakovenko misses with a takedown attempt - Shimizu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Yakovenko. No joy for Shimizu on that attempt.
Shimizu fails to land with a series of punches.
Shimizu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yakovenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Yakovenko moves into the clinch.
Shimizu is trying to push Yakovenko away but Yakovenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yakovenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimizu can do to turn this around?#T2#
Shimizu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yakovenko smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Shimizu as Yakovenko shoots in.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakovenko dodges the punch combination from Shimizu. #CL#
Yakovenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yakovenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shimizu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yakovenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shimizu's efforts to push away.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yakovenko just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Shimizu trying to stall but Yakovenko improves his position.
Shimizu is trying to push Yakovenko away but Yakovenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Yakovenko manages to pull guard.
Shimizu wants to control from the top but Yakovenko keeps moving.
Shimizu wants to pass the guard but Yakovenko is keeping the position.
Yakovenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shimizu preventing the sweep.
Shimizu being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yakovenko continues to stall.#SUB#
Yakovenko is looking for a triangle but Shimizu pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yakovenko shoots in but Shimizu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shimizu is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimizu doesn't manage to clinch there - Yakovenko circles away.
Shimizu with a poor takedown #CL#
and Yakovenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Ichiro Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mykhailo Yakovenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yakovenko tries to circle away but Shimizu has him pinned against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mykhailo Yakovenko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yakovenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mykhailo Yakovenko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keita takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keita throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Yakovenko moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Keita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keita scores with a jab. Yakovenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keita looks to land a combination but Yakovenko avoids it well.
Keita tries to bum rush Yakovenko with a series of wild strikes but Yakovenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Yakovenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Keita working hard to break the clinch.
Yakovenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keita pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yakovenko dodges the punch combination from Keita.
Yakovenko tries to counter with a takedown but Keita is quick to defend against it.
Yakovenko misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovenko ducks under a wild hook from Keita.
Yakovenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keita avoids it.
Keita swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Yakovenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yakovenko.
Keita looks winded!
Keita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yakovenko has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Yakovenko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Keita can't fight it off and eventually Yakovenko manages to take the fight to the floor. Keita looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Yakovenko stays in close to Keita's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yakovenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keita wants to stand and escape but Yakovenko is having none of it.
Keita keeping full guard, as Yakovenko tries to pass.
Keita is looking to stand up but Yakovenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Yakovenko postures up in Keita's guard and throws a big left but Keita blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keita is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yakovenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keita tries to avoid it but Yakovenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keita to the ground. Keita escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Keita misses.
Abdullah Keita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakovenko dodges the punch combination from Keita.
Keita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keita with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakovenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Keita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Yakovenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yakovenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Keita is trying to get back to half guard.
Keita is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Yakovenko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Keita defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Yakovenko throws a strike aimed at the side of Keita's head but Keita avoids it well.
Keita is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yakovenko tries for a kimura but Keita is defending well. #SUB#
Yakovenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keita tries to escape but Yakovenko is in control.
Keita dodges the ground and pound from Yakovenko.
Keita is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Yakovenko is looking to take a break and control but Keita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Yakovenko trying to control the position but Keita is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Keita is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakovenko.
Keita misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdullah Keita will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keita but Keita pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keita misses with the combination.
Keita misses with a double jab.
Yakovenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakovenko dives in and grabs Keita's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keita pushes down on Yakovenko's head and hops out.
Mykhailo Yakovenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keita looks to land a combination but Yakovenko avoids it well.
A low kick from Keita misses
letting Yakovenko counter with a right hand.
Yakovenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keita tries to avoid it but Yakovenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keita to the ground. Keita escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mykhailo Yakovenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko blocks a jab.
Keita throws a poor cross that misses
and Yakovenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keita moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakovenko closes the distance and clinches up with Keita, looking for a takedown. Yakovenko pushes Keita against the cage but Keita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Keita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Keita backs away, Yakovenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yakovenko defending well as Keita loads up on a big left hand.
Keita misses with a straight right.
It looked like Yakovenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Yakovenko closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Yakovenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keita uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Keita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yakovenko is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU2#
Keita stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Keita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keita lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abdullah Keita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Keita. #T2#
A combination from Keita does no damage.
Yakovenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Keita slaps away a takedown attempt from Yakovenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Keita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Keita looks to move away, Yakovenko throws a big counter combo but Keita just gets out of the way.
Keita misses with a series of wild punches.
Yakovenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Keita sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakovenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Keita misses with a double jab
and Yakovenko counters with a left and a right that stings Keita.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keita as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Keita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yakovenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yakovenko somewhat.
Keita throws a counter combo.#T3#
Keita misses with a double jab #CL#
and Yakovenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yakovenko wants a takedown.
Keita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keita tries to break free but Yakovenko pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Yakovenko jumps guard and drags Keita to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yakovenko wants to stand and escape but Keita is having none of it.
Yakovenko wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Keita gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Keita lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Yakovenko moves into range and clinches up with Keita.
Keita working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Keita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yakovenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yakovenko tries to break free but Keita pushes him back against the cage.
Keita has had enough of the clinch but Yakovenko keeps him there for the moment.
Keita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keita avoiding damage as Yakovenko throws knees to the body.
Keita prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keita working hard to break the clinch.
Keita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yakovenko has him pressed against the cage.
Yakovenko is working for takedown but Keita is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keita wants to get back to striking at distance but Yakovenko won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Keita's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Keita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keita sprawls well. Keita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yakovenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Keita misses with the combination.
Keita lunges at Yakovenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yakovenko's hand.
Keita misses with a double jab.
It looked like Yakovenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Yakovenko drives through and clinches with Keita against the cage.
Keita is trying to push Yakovenko away but Yakovenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Keita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keita prevents it.
Keita stops a takedown attempt from Yakovenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mykhailo Yakovenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Yakovenko's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Keita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Keita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Yakovenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakovenko jumps guard but Keita stands there with Yakovenko around his waist. Yakovenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yakovenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keita's efforts to push away.
Yakovenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Keita has had enough of the clinch but Yakovenko keeps him there for the moment.
Keita tries to break free but Yakovenko pushes him back against the cage.
Keita can't break the clinch. #TD#
Yakovenko successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Keita gets to his feet - Yakovenko follows without any prompting. #CL#
Yakovenko has Keita up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Yakovenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Keita throws a series of punches but Yakovenko moves out of range. #CL#
Yakovenko moves into range and clinches up with Keita.#BC#
Yakovenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yakovenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Yakovenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keita.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keita throws a right and a left that Yakovenko avoids nicely.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keita as he jumps to the side.
Keita stalks Yakovenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yakovenko's face. Yakovenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Yakovenko throws a leg kick but Keita checks it.
As Yakovenko backs off Keita throws a huge counter combo but Yakovenko manages to avoid it all.
Yakovenko dodges the punch combination from Keita. #T3#
Keita stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakovenko. Yakovenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Yakovenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yakovenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keita.
Yakovenko is looking for a counter combo.
Yakovenko takes a swing at Keita's ribcage but misses.
Keita takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Yakovenko forces Keita back against the cage and clinches.
Yakovenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keita's efforts to push away.
Keita tries to break free but Yakovenko pushes him back against the cage.
Mykhailo Yakovenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Yakovenko slows down the pace here. #TD#
Yakovenko pulls Keita into guard.
Keita would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yakovenko controls Keita momentarily but Keita frees himself. #SU2#
Keita gets to his feet - Yakovenko follows without any prompting.
A combination from Keita does no damage.
Keita misses with a double jab
and Yakovenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Yakovenko pushes Keita up against the cage in a clinch.
Mykhailo Yakovenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah Keita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdullah Keita.
I've got Keita winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Keita!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keita misses with a wild combination.
Keita misses with a double jab #CL#
and Yakovenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yakovenko.
Keita is trying to break the clinch but Yakovenko has him pressed against the cage.
Yakovenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keita after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Yakovenko gets control of Keita's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yakovenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Keita wants to stand but Yakovenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yakovenko holds on and takes a little breather.
Keita wants to get up but he can't break Yakovenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yakovenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yakovenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yakovenko's back!
Keita nearly escaped from the position there. #SU2#
Keita gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Yakovenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdullah Keita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Keita throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keita looks winded!
Yakovenko dodges the punch combination from Keita.
Nice straight punches there by Keita. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keita.
Yakovenko throws a right and a left that Keita avoids nicely.
Keita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yakovenko shoots in but Keita avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mykhailo Yakovenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keita throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Yakovenko moves into the clinch.
Yakovenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yakovenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keita avoids it.
Keita is pressed up against the cage. Yakovenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keita down to the mat. Keita avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Keita throws a series of punches but Yakovenko moves out of range.
Keita misses with a few strikes there.
Yakovenko shoots for a takedown but Keita saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown but Keita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keita but Keita pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Keita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yakovenko dives in and grabs Keita's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keita pushes down on Yakovenko's head and hops out.
Keita misses with the combination.
Yakovenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keita displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yakovenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yakovenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keita swivels and escapes.
Yakovenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keita looks to land a combination but Yakovenko avoids it well.
Yakovenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keita tries to avoid it but Yakovenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keita to the ground. Keita escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yakovenko throws a chopping leg kick but Keita manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Keita stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakovenko. Yakovenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Keita lands with an uppercut that bounces Yakovenko off the cage and back into range.
Keita tries to bum rush Yakovenko with a series of wild strikes but Yakovenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yakovenko.
Keita scores with a jab to the head.
Keita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Keita stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keita wants it to stay on the feet.
Yakovenko slips a jab and a cross from Keita.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yakovenko is defended easily by Keita.#T4#
Keita tries to land a front kick but Yakovenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Keita tries to get set, Yakovenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Keita manages to avoid the attempt.
Keita scores with a punch to the head.
Yakovenko scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Yakovenko.
Keita misses with a straight left.
Yakovenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yakovenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keita swivels and escapes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yakovenko on the side of the head.
Keita connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Yakovenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Keita is looking to break free of the clinch but Yakovenko has double underhooks.
Yakovenko wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Yakovenko breaks the clinch. #CL#
Yakovenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Yakovenko tries to break free but Keita pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Keita dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Keita connects with a crisp jab.
Yakovenko throws a sloppy head kick and Keita moves out of range easily. #CL#
Yakovenko forces Keita back against the cage and clinches.
Keita wants to break free but Yakovenko has control.
Keita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Yakovenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakovenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakovenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keita has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Keita gets tackled into the cage by Yakovenko. Yakovenko maintains the clinch. #TD#
Yakovenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keita uses from the top position.
Keita wants to stand but Yakovenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko controls Keita momentarily but Keita frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keita trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yakovenko's guard.#T1#
Yakovenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Yakovenko wants to free his trapped foot but Keita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keita wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Keita keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Yakovenko throwing shots but Keita is blocking nicely.
Keita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yakovenko wants to pass the guard but Keita is defending well.
Keita trying to hold on to Yakovenko's head to control him but Yakovenko postures up.
Yakovenko stalling.
Yakovenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keita is positioning himself well to prevent Yakovenko advancing to mount.
Yakovenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yakovenko is controlling the pace. #T3#
Keita wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keita sprawls well. Keita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yakovenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Keita lands with a hook. Yakovenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keita falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Yakovenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keita tries to circle away but Yakovenko has him pinned against the cage.
Keita is trying to push Yakovenko away but Yakovenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Yakovenko decides to pull guard. #T4#
Yakovenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keita's guard. #REVR#
Yakovenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yakovenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Keita avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keita is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yakovenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keita is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yakovenko prevents Keita from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mykhailo Yakovenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yakovenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keita tries to bum rush Yakovenko with a series of wild strikes but Yakovenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keita rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yakovenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keita but Keita pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Yakovenko pushes Keita up against the cage in a clinch.
Keita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yakovenko is trying to pull guard but Keita turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keita is trying to break the clinch but Yakovenko is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita can't break the clinch. #BC#
Yakovenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yakovenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yakovenko tries to counter with a takedown but Keita is quick to defend against it.
Yakovenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yakovenko somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mykhailo Yakovenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Keita misses with a series of wild punches.
Yakovenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keita swivels and escapes.
Yakovenko swinging wildly here.
Keita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yakovenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakovenko slips a jab and a cross from Keita.
Nice uppercut there from Keita.
Mykhailo Yakovenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keita stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keita wants it to stay on the feet.
Keita might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yakovenko wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keita is looking to stand up but Yakovenko isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Keita controls Yakovenko momentarily but Yakovenko frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakovenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mykhailo Yakovenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yakovenko controls the pace.
Yakovenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Yakovenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yakovenko drops back looking for a leg! Keita is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keita manages to kick Yakovenko off! Yakovenko jumps back into Keita's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keita misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Yakovenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Keita looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Yakovenko is pushing Keita up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Keita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Yakovenko manages to break the clinch.
Yakovenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keita swivels and escapes.
Keita lands a jab.
Keita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Keita tries to get set, Yakovenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Keita manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Yakovenko drives through and clinches with Keita against the cage.
Yakovenko has Keita pressed against the cage, preventing Keita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Yakovenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yakovenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Keita has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yakovenko is proving hard to escape from.
Yakovenko trying to control the position. #T4##SU2#
Keita stands and steps away. Yakovenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Keita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yakovenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Keita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yakovenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keita circles away.
Keita fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdullah Keita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keita misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovenko darts in looking for a takedown but Keita gets double underhooks and turns Yakovenko into the cage.
Keita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yakovenko slips a jab and a cross from Keita.
Keita misses with a combination
and Yakovenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Yakovenko fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Keita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keita has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Keita!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fast throws a sloppy head kick
and Yakovenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fast. Yakovenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Fast fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yakovenko to the ground. Fast is now in Yakovenko's guard.
Fast works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yakovenko tries to get to full guard but Fast has control of the leg.
Fast throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yakovenko looking for submissions off his back.
Fast is keen to just control but Yakovenko is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yakovenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fast is thwarting Yakovenko's attempts to control the position.
Yakovenko is controlling Fast's trapped leg to prevent Fast from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Fast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yakovenko defends it well.
Yakovenko tries to get to full guard but Fast has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fast is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yakovenko defending well though.
Yakovenko gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Yakovenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yakovenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fast wants to clinch but Yakovenko slips to the side
and Yakovenko counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Fast moves to clinch but Yakovenko breaks away
and Yakovenko counters with a two punch combo.
Yakovenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Fast appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fast shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakovenko pinned against the cage. Yakovenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Fast shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yakovenko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fast stacks Yakovenko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fast!
Yakovenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Yakovenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fast in side control, throwing shots but Yakovenko defends. #SU#
Fast stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yakovenko scores with a one two! Fast had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mykhailo Yakovenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Fast shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yakovenko is looking for a sweep. Fast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fast content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yakovenko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Fast passes to side control. #SU#
Fast stands up and beckons Yakovenko to his feet.
Yakovenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Yakovenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fast, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Fast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yakovenko is defended easily by Fast.
Fast tries to counter by clinching up but Yakovenko breaks away and moves out of range.
Fast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yakovenko swivels and escapes.
Yakovenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tom Fast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fast half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Yakovenko darts in and clinches Fast up against the cage.#T2#
Yakovenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fast has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fast fails to land.
Yakovenko tries to pull guard but Fast won't allow it.
Tom Fast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mykhailo Yakovenko.#BC#
Fast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yakovenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakovenko fails to pull guard.
Yakovenko goes for a takedown attempt but Fast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yakovenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fast.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yakovenko! But no joy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Fast breaks the clinch. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yakovenko is defended easily by Fast.
Fast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yakovenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Yakovenko tries to keep at a distance but Fast has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yakovenko is looking for a takedown.
Yakovenko can't break the clinch.
Yakovenko tries to pull guard but Fast won't allow it.
Fast displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yakovenko up against the cage.
Fast tries to pull guard but Yakovenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Fast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yakovenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fast swivels and escapes.#CL#
Fast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakovenko tries to break the clinch but Fast is controlling the position.
Fast tries to pull guard but Yakovenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Fast drops back down to his feet.
Fast wants a takedown but no success here.
Yakovenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakovenko is working for takedown but Fast is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yakovenko takes a knee right on the jaw! #TD#
Fast has picked Yakovenko up - he's going for a ride! Fast dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Fast dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Fast or perhaps it was just good defense by Yakovenko, which made it look bad.
Fast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yakovenko's waist but Yakovenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fast off to one side. #CL2#
Yakovenko moves into range and clinches up with Fast.
Yakovenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yakovenko being controlled against the cage.
Fast tries to pull guard but Yakovenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Fast drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Fast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakovenko is keeping busy.
Yakovenko stalling the fight. #T1#
Yakovenko being controlled against the cage.
Yakovenko gets through Fast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fast displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yakovenko up against the cage.#BC#
Fast breaks the clinch.
Yakovenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Fast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yakovenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fast lands a head kick. Yakovenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yakovenko.
Yakovenko looks to land a body kick but Fast moved away.#T2##TD#
Fast looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fast perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fast throws a strike but Yakovenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fast working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yakovenko's head.
Yakovenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fast wants to control from the top but Yakovenko keeps moving.
Tom Fast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yakovenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Yakovenko wants to free his trapped foot but Fast is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fast wants to control but Yakovenko passes into side.
Yakovenko taking a breather here.
Fast tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Yakovenko stands up.
Yakovenko cracks Fast with an open hand slap.
Yakovenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fast sprawls well. Fast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yakovenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Fast tries to counter with a takedown but Yakovenko is quick to defend against it.
Yakovenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fast moves in looking to clinch but Yakovenko pushes him off.
Fast tries for a takedown but Yakovenko circles away easily
and Yakovenko counters with a left and a right that stings Fast.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mykhailo Yakovenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yakovenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mykhailo Yakovenko!

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